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Asiphile Zukisanani Mini

CALA

Summary

Results-driven Local Economic Development (LED) professional with over a decade of progressive experience in municipal governance, project management, and community development. Skilled in designing and implementing LED strategies, investment promotion initiatives, and enterprise development programmes that foster sustainable economic growth. Experienced in managing intergovernmental relations, stakeholder engagement, and multi-sector partnerships to drive local development. Strong background in financial management and compliance, supported by completion of the Municipal Finance Management Programme (MFMP) through Fort Hare Solutions. Demonstrated ability to lead high-impact programmes in agriculture, tourism, SMME incubation, and cooperative development, with a proven track record of improving livelihoods, promoting job creation, and advancing inclusive growth in line with the District Development Model and national policy frameworks.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

SAKHISIZWE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
10.2022 - Current
  • Develop, implement, and monitor the Local Economic Development (LED) Strategy in line with the IDP, SDBIP, and National Development Plan.
  • Facilitate economic research, investment promotion, and policy alignment with district, provincial, and national frameworks.
  • Design and implement programmes that support SMMEs, cooperatives, and informal traders.
  • Facilitate incubation, training, market access, and funding opportunities for local businesses.
  • Drive agricultural projects in partnership with sector departments (e.g., DRDAR, CHDA).
  • Support smallholder farmers and cooperatives with production inputs, mechanisation, and access to markets.
  • Promote tourism initiatives including heritage, cultural, and eco-tourism development.
  • Support events and campaigns that position Sakhisizwe Local Municipality as a tourism destination.
  • Establish and maintain strong partnerships with government, private sector, NGOs, and communities.
  • Coordinate LED forums, business chambers, and sector stakeholder platforms.
  • Develop and implement strategies to attract investment into the municipality.
  • Facilitate PPPs (Public-Private Partnerships) and leverage donor funding for LED initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with MFMA, Municipal Systems Act, and COGTA LED Framework.
  • Compile quarterly and annual performance reports to Council, Portfolio Committees, and other stakeholders.
  • Drive youth and women empowerment programmes.
  • Facilitate training workshops, mentorships, and internship programmes to build entrepreneurial and technical skills.

CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION AND SUPPORT MANAGER (IMVELO COOPERATIVE FINANCIAL INSTITUTION UNIT)

CHRIS HANI CO-OPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Prepare annual performance plans for the Imvelo Financial Institution.
  • Compile reports on behalf of the unit through the work done by junior officials and the division.
  • Facilitate co-operative education and small, medium enterprises development through co-operative governance and support.
  • Provide a strategic direction of the unit through following the utilisation of the annual operational plan and ensuring monitoring of work done by subordinates.
  • Monitor progress through the assessment of work, activities and targets performed by officials.
  • Mentoring the existing and upcoming Cooperatives in sourcing financial support from the government departments.
  • Prepare and assist co-operatives in setting up accounting systems for their and financials in their enterprises.
  • Prepare and draft a project register for the co-operative education and support unit of the Co-operative Financial Institution.
  • Facilitate the provision of financial management and business development trainings to co-operatives.
  • Prepare and submit quarterly returns of the Co-operative Financial institution to the South African Reserve Bank-Prudential Authority.
  • Administer and supervise the work done by the staff of Imvelo Financial institution.
  • Acting as an ex-officio member at the board of directors of Imvelo Financial institution.
  • Managing stakeholders’ relations between Imvelo Financial institution and South African Reserve Bank Prudential authority.
  • Implementing the strategic objectives and operational plans of the financial institution.
  • Liaising with Co-operatives Bank Development Agency for compliance and support of the Imvelo Cooperative Financial Institution.
  • Conduct baseline studies to ensure reliable data for planning for cooperatives.
  • Promote the incorporation of the value chain model for cooperatives; and mainstreaming the voluntary establishment of cooperatives.

RESIDENCE AND ACCOMMODATION MANAGER

UNIVERSITY OF FORT HARE
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Management and coordinating of residences and accommodation.
  • Responsible for managing and supervising Accommodation officers and house committees.
  • Responsible to formulate residence structures and committees.
  • Supervise and manage the allocation of students to their respective residences using the ITS residence system
  • Manage the formulation of residence annual operational plans and ensure the registration of students into the ITS residence system.
  • Supervise the process of data capturing of information into the ITS residence system.
  • Ensure the process of validation of floor maps and buildings of the University residences into the ITS system.
  • Co-ordinate and supervise the work by the accommodation administrators and the residence office pertaining the day-to-day operations of the residence office.

PROJECT OFFICER

Department of Rural Development and Land Reform
04.2015 - 03.2018
  • Manage projects of the directorate (rural enterprises and industries)
  • Management of the establishment of markets
  • Facilitate the development of village markets
  • Promote rural businesses development and rural development financing
  • Facilitate the establishment and support of primary cooperatives
  • Facilitate the commercialisation and value addition of rural primary commodities
  • Facilitate inter- communal and intra- communal trade linkages
  • Facilitate integrated development in partnership with stakeholders
  • Facilitate the identification and formation of business development opportunities and networks
  • Provide support to new rural enterprises and projects earmarked
  • Provide support to existing rural enterprises and business
  • Identify market opportunities to strengthen rural enterprise.
  • Facilitate skills development opportunities
  • Create job opportunities through rural development project
  • Facilitating and mentoring projects and local cooperatives

Education

NQF 6 (Certificate) - Municipal Financial Management

University of Fort Hare
Bhisho, South Africa
11-2025

MBA - Business Administration And Management

Management College of South Africa (MANCOSA)
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) - Development Studies

University of Fort Hare
Alice, South Africa
05-2015

Bachelor of Commerce - Economics and Business Management

University of Fort Hare
Alice, South Africa
05-2014

No Degree - Commerce

J.C Motumi Secondary School
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • ITS System
  • Email and Internet
  • Business development
  • Project management
  • Record keeping
  • Good communication skills
  • Good interpersonal relations skills
  • Report writing
  • Analytical skills

Personal Information

  • ID Number: 9109036165082
  • Citizenship: South African
  • ID Number: 9109036165082
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: South African
  • Driving License: Code 10 (C1)
  • Marital Status: Married

Secondary Qualifications

J.C Motumi Secondary School, Accounting, Economics, Business Studies, IsiXhosa First Language, English First Additional Language, Maths, 2009-01-01

Language Proficiency

  • English
  • IsiXhosa
  • Setswana
  • Sesotho

Contact Details

THEMBENI A/A MCEULA, CALA, Eastern Cape, 083 639 7909, Asiphilemini.am@gmail.com

References

  • Mr MM Malefane, Department of Rural Development and Land Reform, 058 303 3021, 071 686 2349, moloantoa.malefane@drdlr.gov.za
  • Mr Mandisi Njoba, University of Fort Hare, 073 023 52276, Mnjoba@ufh.ac.za
  • Mr Zingisa July, CHRIS HANI CO-OPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT CENTRE, 045 083 8086, 083 556 3205, Zingisa@chrishanicdc.org
  • Mr Reagan Moss, 082 860 8389, Reaganmoss@gmail.com

References

  • Mr MM Malefane, Department of Rural Development and Land Reform, 058 303 3021, 071 686 2349, moloantoa.malefane@drdlr.gov.za
  • Mr Mandisi Njoba, University of Fort Hare, 073 023 52276, Mnjoba@ufh.ac.za
  • Mr Zingisa July, CHRIS HANI CO-OPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT CENTRE, 045 083 8086, 083 556 3205, Zingisa@chrishanicdc.org
  • Mr Reagan Moss, 082 860 8389, Reaganmoss@gmail.com

Timeline

LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

SAKHISIZWE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
10.2022 - Current

CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION AND SUPPORT MANAGER (IMVELO COOPERATIVE FINANCIAL INSTITUTION UNIT)

CHRIS HANI CO-OPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
01.2020 - 01.2022

RESIDENCE AND ACCOMMODATION MANAGER

UNIVERSITY OF FORT HARE
01.2018 - 01.2020

PROJECT OFFICER

Department of Rural Development and Land Reform
04.2015 - 03.2018

MBA - Business Administration And Management

Management College of South Africa (MANCOSA)
04.2001 -

No Degree - Commerce

J.C Motumi Secondary School
04.2001 -

NQF 6 (Certificate) - Municipal Financial Management

University of Fort Hare

Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) - Development Studies

University of Fort Hare

Bachelor of Commerce - Economics and Business Management

University of Fort Hare

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